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Digital Marketing Strategy for Campaigning @kedasbeutypusat Social Media Accounts on TikTok Application
Zamroatul Fuaddah, Ismi Dwi Astuti Nurhaeni, Andre Rahmanto
In today’s society the marketing process is not only done conventionally but also the role of digital technology has brought changes in online marketing, making it much in demand by business people in promoting their products. As a result, business people are increasingly interested in implementing online...
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Potential Forkhead Box O 3a as Prognostic Biomarker in Prostate Cancer
Anandia Putriyuni, Meta Z. Oktora, Nurwiyeni Nurwiyeni, Tofrizal Tofrizal
Background: Forkhead box O 3a is a transcription factor, a member of the Forkhead box O family. It has a crucial role in both oncogenesis and tumor suppression. Cellular localization and phosphorylation status are considered to be prognostic factors for cancers. Loss of Forkhead box O 3a was found in...
Journal: Artery Research
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P4.19 CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS AND LEFT VENTRICULAR HYPERTROPHY IN CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Dorota Drozdz*, Przemko Kwinta, Zbigniew Kordon, Katarzyna Zachwieja, Monika Miklaszewska, Krystyna Sztefko, Andrzej Rudzinski, Jacek Antoni Pietrzyk
Pages: 19 - 20
Cardiovascular diseases are substantial causes of mortality among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of the study was an assessment of the impact of cardiovascular risk factors on left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) in children with CKD.
Material and methods: The study was conducted...
Journal: Artery Research
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P4.18 THE ASSUMPTION THAT BLOOD PRESSURE DECREASES OVER CONSECUTIVE MEASUREMENTS IS FALSE: MAJOR IMPLICATIONS FOR HYPERTENSION DIAGNOSIS AND GUIDELINES
Panagiota Veloudi*, Leigh Blizzard, Velandai Srikanth, Martin Schultz, James E. Sharman
Pages: 19 - 19
Background: There is anecdotal belief that clinic blood pressure (BP) drops over consecutive measurements. This has led to guideline recommendations to discard the first BP reading, or take only one reading if systolic BP (SBP) <140 mmHg. However, the magnitude and direction of change in SBP over...
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The Implementation of the PISA Model of English Reading Literacy Assessment for Senior High School
M. Zaim, Refnaldi, Yetty Zainil, Yuli Tiarina, Muflihatuz Zakiyah
There are many factors why Indonesian students lack reading literacy, including the unfamiliarity with the PISA Reading Literacy Assessment characteristics. This paper describes (1) the design of a PISA Model of English Reading Literacy Assessment Model for Senior High School students; (2) the implementation...
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Assessment of Medical Record Document Completeness in Inpatient Units Before and After STARKES Accreditation in a Private Hospital
Badra Al Aufa, Eka Nuryanti, Susilawati
The Hospital Minimum Service Standards include several key components, one of which is the vital management of medical records. Achieving 100% completeness in medical record documentation is a key indicator of success in the health sector, and it significantly influences the level of hospital accreditation....
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The Potential Crisis and Response Behind the Sexualisation of the Girl in the Advertising of the 2023 Balenciaga Spring/Summer Collection
Zexin Jin
Balenciaga's 2023 ad for sexualised girls causes uproar. The widspread boycott of JNBY in the East in 2019 over its controversial children’s clothing line was not coincidental. Behind the incident, sexualising girls can have an indelible negative impact on them. However, the issue is serious and...
Journal: Artery Research
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P4.17 ARTERIAL STIFFNESS IN YOUNG PATIENTS WITH PERIPHERAL ARTERIAL DISEASE
Mariella Catalano*, Giovanni Scandale, Gabriel Dimitrov, Marzio Minola, Martino Recchia, Francesca Galli, Gianni Carzaniga, Maria Carotta
Pages: 19 - 19
Increased arterial stiffness occurs in older patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD). In this study we compared arterial stiffness and central hemodynamic parameters in young (< 60 years of age) PAD patients and controls. In 31 PAD patients with an ankle-brachial index (ABI≤ 0.9) and 42 controls,...
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Factors Influencing Strategic Food Price Fluctuations Against Inflation in Pangkalpinang City
Darman Saputra, Julia Julia, Ari Agung Nugroho, Dony Yanuar
The research aims to analyze the influence of food prices on the development of inflation in Pangkalpinang. Analysis of the influence of food prices on the development of inflation is needed to evaluate changes in food prices that cause and contribute to inflation. The analytical method used is multiple...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Compressor Speed Variation toward Solar Display Cabinet Cooling System Performance
I. D. M. Cipta Santosa, I. G. N. Suta Waisnawa, I. G. A. B. Wirajati, P. W. Sunu
The conversion of an alternating current (AC) motor-compressor of refrigeration system toward a direct current (DC) motor need to be good analysis to get better performance of the system. The compressor type changing can affect lower compressor work due to a changing refrigerant used and also power supply...
Series: Advances in Physics Research
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Weather and Water Level Monitoring System for Hydrometeorological Analysis in the Lake Toba Region
Dyah P. Djenal, Santoso Soekirno, Prada Wellyantama, Aly Ilyas, Sugiarto, Maulana Putra
Lake Toba is the largest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia that has a multi-sectoral role, both for the benefit of local communities and for national and even international interests. Lake Toba as a tourist destination where in 2020 the Toba Regency Central Statistics Agency recorded the number of passenger...
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Responsible Event: An Approach of EMBOK Framework Study Case in Wonder Fruit Carving Event by Bali State Polytechnic
Raden Ayu Trisnayoni, I Nyoman Cahyadi Wijaya
This study explores the implementation of the Event Management Body of Knowledge (EMBOK) framework in the context of event planning and execution. EMBOK serves as a standardized guideline for event organizers worldwide, encompassing key components such as planning, design, implementation, control, and...
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The Relationship Between BMI, Adequacy of Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin C with Blood Glucose Levels
Alya Ayu Alvitananda, Agus Sartono, Purwanti Susantini, Salsa Bening, Hersanti Sulistyaningrum
Pre-elderly have a risk of developing degenerative diseases such as hyperglycemia. Several factors that can increase blood glucose levels pre-elderly are obesity adequacy (magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C). An observational analytic study with a cross-sectional approach that aims to determine the relationship...
Proceedings Article
Can Innovation in New Energy Vehicle Companies Improve Financial Performance
——Empirical Evidence from Chinese Listed Companies
Jin Wang, Bin Wang
This paper takes A-share listed companies in China’s Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets from 2009 to 2023 as samples to empirically test the impact of innovation in technology, management, and knowledge dimensions on financial performance of new energy vehicle (NEV) enterprises. The research results...
Proceedings Article
Adaptive AI Integration in Higher Education: Validating the AAIIF Framework for Faculty Adoption and Pedagogical Transformation
Oana-Adriana Ticleanu, Nicolae Constantinescu
Generative AI arrived in higher education after late-2022 large language model releases—and existing technology-adoption models weren’t built for it. We close the gap with the Adaptive AI Integration Framework (AAIIF). AAIIF runs in five stages—context assessment, pedagogical alignment, adaptive design,...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P4.16 THE MYOTROPHOBLAST OF THE RAT PLACENTA: EX VIVO STUDY OF NITRIC OXIDE SYNTHASE INHIBITION
Ilana Ariel, Galina Skarzinski, Vitali Belzer, Wiessam Abu-Ahmad, Zaid Abassi, Michael Bursztyn*
Pages: 19 - 19
Introduction: Endovascular trophoblasts (EVasT) of the rat express smooth muscle (SM) proteins and contract ex vivo upon exposure to endothelin-1 (ET1). Contraction is mediated via ET1 receptors A and B (ETA, ETB). In vascular SM ETB, in variance from ETA, exerts relaxation through activation of nitric...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P4.15 BLOOD PRESSURE, BODY MASS INDEX AND ARTERIAL ELASTIC PROPERTIES IN YOUNG PEOPLE
Vasyl Yagensky
Pages: 19 - 19
Pulse wave velocity (PWV) is widely used for arterial stiffness assessment. Increased arterial stiffness is a predictor of cardiovascular risk in adults. There are limited data on PWV and its determinants in young people. Study was performed to compare PWV and its association with blood pressure (BP)...
Proceedings Article
Human-Machine Interface: Design Principles of Interactive Waiting in Web and App
Minghui Hu, Peng Bian
This paper analyzed and generalized the content and characteristics of interactive waiting, which should care more about user’s psychological sense about waiting time. Based on the discussion, the article advanced several principles to help designer to do user-centered interaction design, such as put...
Proceedings Article
The effect of sex education on youth knowledge about sexual behavior in storage in sma negeri 2 kaur
Rini Patroni, Ismiati
Adolescent reproductive health is part of overall adolescent health. The existence of deviant sexual behavior in adolescents can cause health problems and can reduce health status in Indonesia. Many things can cause sexual behavior irregularities, one of which is the lack of knowledge about sex. This...
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Intake of Sugar-Sweetened Beverage and Metabolic Syndrome Components in Adolescents
Evi Kartini, Fillah Fithra Dieny, Etisa Adi Murbawanni, A.Fahmy Arif Tsani
Adolescents with metabolic syndrome have a higher risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Risk factors of metabolic syndrome include central obesity, hypertriglycerid, and hyperglycemia. High intake (>50 g/day) of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) is known to be positively associated with increased...
Proceedings Article
B. V. Asaf'yev's Significance and Role in the "Restoration of the Authentic Musorgsky"
Nadezhda Teterina
The significance and role of B. V. Asaf'yev in the "restoration of the authentic Musorgsky" still has to be clarified. Asaf'yev initiated the production of Boris Godunov in the "original version" at the Leningrad State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet (the première took place on 16 February 1928),...
Journal: Artery Research
Research Article
Effects of dynamic range variations on the Doppler flow velocities of common carotid arteries
Donboklang Lynser, Chhunthang Daniala, Aman Yusuf Khan, Evarisalin Marbaniang, Ibamelaker Thangkhiew
Pages: 18 - 23
Introduction: Doppler ultrasound is the commonest diagnostic tool used to evaluate the internal, external and common carotid arteries (CCA). Peak systolic velocity (PSV) is the best Doppler parameter for quantifying carotid artery degree of stenosis.
Materials and methods: Normal Doppler waveforms of...
Journal: Artery Research
Research Article
Estimates of arterial stiffness and central blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes: A comparison of SphygmoCor and Arteriograph
Christoffer Krogager, Niklas B. Rossen, Klavs W. Hansen, Søren T. Knudsen, Christian D. Peters, Hans Erik Bøtker, Per L. Poulsen, Esben Laugesen
Pages: 18 - 24
Background: The Arteriograph is a cuff-based oscillometric device for non-invasive assessment of central systolic blood pressure (cSBP), aortic augmentation index (Aix) and aortic pulse wave velocity (PWV). Reproducibility of Arteriograph measurements and the agreement with SphygmoCor in diabetic patients...
Proceedings Article
Neuroevolution Forecasting of the Living Standards of the Population
Liudmila P. Bilgaeva, Erzhena Ts. Sadykova, Victor A. Filippov
The article is devoted to the problem of forecasting indicators of living standards using neuroevolutionary approach. The NEAT method is considered that allows generating the neural network topology automatically. The paper proposes modification of this method and its implementation based on the activation...
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The Comparison Between Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Ethanol Extract from Kaempferia galanga L. and Diclofenac Sodium Induced by Carrageenan
Galih Samodra, Dina Febrina
Steroid and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs have many side effects so that many anti-inflammatory developments are made from natural ingredients, especially in plants. Plants that are scientifically proven to have antiinflammatory characteristic, one of which is from Zingiberaceae family. Kencur...
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The Effect of the Utilization of Village Fund on Family Welfare in Buleleng District, Bali
I Putu Gede Diatmika, N. Djinar Setiawina, IGW Murjana Yasa, Ida Bagus Putu Purbadharmaja
Development in the village is a participatory development model, which is a joint development management system, which is planned, implemented, and evaluated through deliberation, consensus, and cooperation. The objectives of this study are first to analyze the direct effect of community participation,...
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An Investigation of Spawn Growth of Pleurotus ostreatus in Heat-Tolerant Plastic Bags Using Rice and Corn as Substrates
S Afrida, K Willard, Lukman, Y Tamai
Indonesian mushroom farmers commonly produce Pleurotus ostreatus spawn in bottles. Bottles have several disadvantages: unsterilized lids, large weights, undetectable bacterial contaminations, and difficulties in removing the rest of mycelia around the edge of the bottle. Farmers rarely use plastic bags...
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Assessment of Quality of Radiograph Taken by Undergraduate Students in Paediatric Dentistry Clinic: An Institutional Study
Nur Izzatin Mohamed Baqir, Bibi Ameera Azreen Ariffin, Azizah Ahmad Fauzi, S. Nagarajan M. P Sockalingam, Ahmad Shuhud Irfani Zakaria
Background: Dental radiograph acts as an adjunct to the clinical examination that aids the dentist to evaluate and definitively diagnose many oral diseases and conditions. Bitewings and periapical radiographs are the two intraoral radiographs that are commonly used in paediatric dental clinic. Aim: To...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P4.14 PREVALENCE OF DIASTOLIC LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION IN EUROPEAN POPULATIONS BASED ON CROSS-VALIDATED DIAGNOSTIC THRESHOLDS
M. Kloch-Badelek*, T. Kuznetsova, W. Sakiewicz, V. Tikhonoff, A. Ryabikov, M. Loster, K. Stolarz-Skrzypek, L. Thijs, K. Narkiewicz, J. Staessen, K. Kawecka-Jaszcz, D. Czarnecka
Pages: 18 - 18
Objective: Different diagnostic criteria limit comparisons between populations in the prevalence of diastolic left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. We aimed to compare across populations age-specific echocardiographic criteria for diastolic LV dysfunction as well as their correlates and prevalence.
Methods:...
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The Effect of Playing Origami on the Fine Motor Development Among Preschool Children at Putra Buana Kindergarten in Lamongan Regency
Sulistiyowati, Ratih Indah Kartika, Ponco Indah Arista Sari, Ati’ul Impartina
Preschool is a period to develop fine motor skills. Origami has benefits in training memory and fine motor skills, improving concentration and patience, and increasing intellectual capacity. This study determines the effect of origami games on fine motor development in preschool children at Putra Buana...
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Balancing the Scales: Employment Status, Educational Background, and Machine Learning in Predicting Student Anxiety
Ashvini Alashetty, Saliha Bathool, Jagdish Chandra Patni
The issue of student anxiety remains an essential area of concern in academia and several reasons, like employment and educational levels, fuel it. This study gives a fresh perspective on how these considerations contribute to increasing or decreasing the levels of anxiety and implementing machine learning...
Series: Advances in Physics Research
Proceedings Article
Conversion of α-Pinene into More Valuable Compounds by Using Rahims 3rd Generation Catalyst
Erwin Abdul Rahim, Yunianty Indar Sari, Masashi Shiotsuki
The hydration reaction of α-pinene and the isomerization reaction of α-pinene were studied with Rahims 3rd generation catalyst. The aim of this study was to determine the level of terpineol compounds formed in the hydration reaction of α α-pinene and the product compounds formed in the isomerization...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P4.13 HERITABILITY AND OTHER DETERMINANTS OF LEFT VENTRICULAR DIASTOLIC FUNCTION IN THE FAMILY-BASED POPULATION STUDY
M. Kloch-Badełek*, V. Tikhonoff, L. Thijs, W. Sakiewicz, K. Stolarz-Skrzypek, K. Narkiewicz, J. Staessen, T. Kuznetsova, K. Kawecka-Jaszcz, D. Czarnecka
Pages: 18 - 18
Background: Understanding to what extent genetic factors influence diastolic Doppler indexes is an important issue in view of the relation of left ventricular (LV) diastolic dysfunction with outcome. We, therefore, investigated in nuclear families recruited from the general population the heritability...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
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Delamination analysis of entry and exit surface with carbon-fiber-reinforced polymers composite materials (CFRP) in UAV
Elisabeth Anna Prattiwi, Istyawan Priyahapsara, Sri Mulyani, Dwi Hartini, Fajar Khanif Rahmawati, Ashyadil Listyo Rachmanto
Drilling makes holes in aircraft components that aim to unite other structural parts to create a robust and reliable structure. The drilling process on composite materials does not always work well, resulting in the composite being damaged during the drilling process. One punching defect is delamination...
Proceedings Article
Anthropometric Profile and Motor Ability of Early Childhood Children (3-5 Years) in Urban and Rural Areas in Malang
Emma Afifah, Dona Sandy Yudasmara, Surya Adi Saputra, M. E. Winarno, Nurul Riyad Fadhli, Imam Hariadi, Taufik Taufik
Early detection and attention are required for early childhood development (the “golden age”) in the 0–6-year-old age group. One of the primary issues in children’s growth and development is improved development. Developmental delays are a problem in Indonesia’s health, affecting about 56.34% of preschoolers....
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Meta-Analysis on the effectiveness of the Use of Prophylactic Antibiotics in Preventing Surgical Site Infection in Patients with Hernia Surgery
Heru Wijono, Febryza Kristin, Beryl Bayanaka Agustha Peerera, Fauna Herawati, Rika Yulia
The administration of prophylactic antibiotics in hernia surgery patients is currently controversial, with varying opinions regarding their necessity. The European Hernia Society guideline does not recommend prophylactic antibiotics in patients with hernia surgery, while recent studies found that prophylactic...
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The Role of Institutions in the Success of Realizing Circular Economy Activities in Integrated Farming System Activities Oil Palm Replanting Program Between Oil Palm Replanting with Corn, Laying Hens and Organic Fertilizers, in Central Kalimantan
B. N. Utomo, E. Widaja, Y. P. Erlambang, S. Surono, M. E. Syah
The People's Palm Oil Replanting Program (PSR) in Central Kalimantan has the potential to realize a circular economy through integrated agricultural activities between replanting oil palm plants with corn, laying hens, and organic fertilizer applications. This study aims to analyze the role of institutions...
Proceedings Article
The Effect of Education through TikTok Videos on Nutritional Knowledge of Anaemia and Iron Intake among Students at SMAN 44 Jakarta
Raihan Irza Hermawan, Angga Rizqiawan, Tri Ardianti Khasanah, Renan Prasta Jenie
The 2018 Riskesdas data indicates that the prevalence of anaemia in Indonesia remains high, with estimates of 26.8% among individuals aged 5-14 years and 32% among those aged 15-24 years. Anaemia can have detrimental consequences for adolescents, including impaired cognitive function, reduced concentration...
Proceedings Article
Survey Of Community Perceptions On Development Performance In South Sulawesi 2023
Bramastyo Bontas Prastowo, Hendro Sugiarto, Yuliana Rauf
At the provincial level in general, the satisfaction level of the people of South Sulawesi with development performance is at the level of 50.5%. This shows that it is important for the Regional Government to meet public expectations by resolving or at least repairing things that are considered to be...
Proceedings Article
The Role of Problem-Based Learning Models with The Lesson Study Approach in Improving Student’s Collaborative Skills
Natalia Rosa Keliat, Pradita Putri Anggraini, Marisa Christina Tapilouw
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the lesson study (LS) approach integrated in problem-based learning (PBL) model on students’ collaboration skills and to determine the differences in student’s collaboration skills between the LS integrated PBL model and the PBL model. This research...
Proceedings Article
CFD-Based Design and Optimization of Water-Cooled Battery Thermal Management System for Electric Vehicle Applications
R. Sai Kaundinya, Ch. Himagireesh, P. Siva Nagasree, P. V. Vinay, B. V. S. Arun Kumar, Taj Taj
Efficient thermal management is crucial to ensuring the safety, working condition, and lifespan of the lithium-ion battery pack in electric vehicles (EVs). This paper uses Ansys Fluent software to perform a detailed analysis and simulation of a water-cooled battery thermal management system (BTMS). The...
Proceedings Article
An Inclusive Model for Attaining SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure) Nexus through FinTech in Conventional Higher Education Institutions in Karnataka
M. Anilkumar, Pooja Budihal, P. Laxmana
SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) signifies the FinTech quality in innovation, growth and environment. The author has collected feedback from faculty members to improve the perception of research and innovation in Conventional Higher Education Institutions. Partial Least Squares-SEM was...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P4.11 ENDOTHELIAL DYSFUNCTION IN URBANIZED AFRICANS WITH LOW PLASMA RENIN LEVELS: THE SABPA STUDY
Johannes van Rooyen*, Rijane Swart, Carina Mels
Pages: 18 - 18
Background and objectives: It is known that high renin levels could damage the vasculature and may cause retinal detachment, stroke, heart failure and kidney failure. The objective of this part of the SABPA study was to determine if renin levels in low and high renin participants could contribute to...
Series: Advances in Engineering Research
Proceedings Article
Effects of Straw Incorporation and Reduction of Chemical Fertilizer on Soil Nutrients and Crop Yield in Farmland
Zhu Chen, Jing-Jing Yue, Ya-Nan Yan, Hong-Xiang Hu, Yun-Fei Di
It's adopted the method of field experiments studied the effects of straw incorporation and reduction of chemical fertilizer on soil nutrients and crop yield, through the treatments of no fertilizer + straw (NS), optimized fertilization with straw to field the full amount (SF), optimization by providing...
Journal: Artery Research
Research Article
A haplotype at the MMP-9 locus is associated with high-blood pressure and arterial stiffness in patients with essential hypertension
Azra Mahmud, Sixiang Zhou, Anthony W. Ryan, Paula Jerrard-Dunne, John Feely
Pages: 17 - 23
Background: Arterial stiffness is an independent predictor of cardiovascular events in hypertensive populations and is in part a heritable trait. Matrix metalloproteinase (MMPs) plays an important role in vascular remolding. MMP-9 levels predict cardiovascular risk and are associated with aortic stiffness....
Proceedings Article
The Play of Daniel in the National Musical Culture
Oksana Evgenevna Sheludyakova
The article is devoted to the consideration of the processes of biblical story implementation (“Play of Daniel”) in the Old Russian culture and domestic works of the new time. The process of secularization was analyzed: from the church ceremony the Play moved first to the theater stage, and then to the...
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Effectiveness of Football Hold Position Breastfeeding Techniques and Upright Position on Decreasing Regurgitation Frequency Newborn
Vera Iriani Abdullah, Hajrah Azizah
Regurgitation experienced by babies more than 4 times a day has a 2 times greater likelihood of experiencing malnutrition compared to infants who have regimens less than 4 times a day. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of football hold position breastfeeding techniques and...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P4.10 ASSOCIATION OF ARTERIAL STIFFNESS WITH BLOOD PRESSURE VARIABILITY
Wiktoria Wojciechowska*, Katarzyna Stolarz-Skrzypek, Agnieszka Olszanecka, Kalina Kawecka-Jaszcz, Danuta Czarnecka
Pages: 17 - 18
Increase of arterial stiffness is an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Short term blood pressure (BP) variability is recognised as a marker and a risk factor for cardiovascular complications. The study aims to determine the relation between arterial stiffness and short...
Proceedings Article
The Relationship Between Sitting Duration and Low Back Pain on Office Workers in DKI Jakarta 2021
Andy Yuwono, Octavia Dwi Wahyuni
Low back pain is the main cause of activity limitation and can cause socio-economic losses to a person, society, and country. Low back pain is pain that is localized between the 12th rib and the lower part of the gluteal folds with or without pain radiating to the legs. The risk factors for low back...
Journal: Artery Research
Conference Abstract
P4.9 ENDOTHELIN-1 IS LINKED WITH ARTERIAL STIFFNESS AND INTERLEUKIN-6 IN BLACK SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN: THE SABPA STUDY
Christine Du Plooy, Ruan Kruger, Carina Mels, Hugo Huisman*
Pages: 17 - 17
Up-regulation of ET-1 activates inflammatory cells such as macrophages that release pro-inflammatory mediators such interleukin-6 which promote vascular inflammation and endothelial dysfunction, leading to arterial stiffness.
Included in this study were 194 black and 197 white South-Africans. Cardiovascular...